I have a 96 f150 single cab. I put 2 cb antennas on my toolbox and the only thing I still need to do is run the wires into the cab. I looked all over the firewall and couldn't find any access points. How am I supposed to run them inside? Preferably without drilling. Thanks for helping.

Dan

 

Could try going underneath the cab like where the fuel pump wire is, because its connected or parallel with it. Or run along side with the taillight wiring. Just a thought though.
I would just drill then use rubber grommets.

 

There's two rubber grommets under the carpet behind the seats. Also don't wire both antennas to the cb. They interfere with each other.

 

I completely forgot about those.

 

I just have mine going out the passenger side door sill all the way back to the rear bumper. I don't have dual antennas there kind of pointless unless you plan to put one on the drivers front then opposite on the rear. I got a classic 102" whip antenna its good for what i use mine for.

 

I was thinking of getting a long whip antenna and use it for my stereo. Whats the adapter called for it?

 

You can get those at truck shops/stops. Most truck tractors use two "whips" one for radio and one for cb.

 

I have the same setup, I drilled holes and used rubber grommets and silicone for extra protection. They have been installed in my truck for well over a year and no leaks or anything.

 

You will not want to run any antenna wire along any power wire, especially fuel pumps as your radio will pick up the frequencies emitted by the powered wire. I ran mine across the back of the cab over to a hole I found on the floor, on the far passenger side of the back seat (extended cab). There was no grommet there so I put one in. The hole was about 1" diameter. You can run antenna wires together but no power wires nearby to alleviate interference.

Antennas are set to specific lengths depending on the frequencies of the radios connected to them. Mixing and matching is not recommended. Some antennas may look the same length but the wires inside are coiled differently. CB runs in the 40htz range if I am not mistaken, as well as it is a two way communication whereas FM public radio is only a one way antenna, two different units.

 

I have a K40 mounted on my hood. And just pushed the antenna cable though the gap between the fender and the cowl/door frame. It works well, looks good, and is easy to remove if needed.